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[C] The Last Table

He'd been shopping for some new thongs for work since his older pairs were getting a little... worn from use with Doc around.

After picking up a few new thongs and then a few fun things because he couldn't resist the urge and had a little money lining his pockets, he'd found himself in a nice little coffee shop near the beach.

The lace was busy. He'd been lucky enough to grab the last table, though that table was large. Easily built for six.

Not that he minded. That just meant he could have a large space to himself for a while.

Hayden had snuck out of the house since the old woman he had been living with went out to visit one of her friends for the day, it was one of the rare times he actually took on his human form and went wondering around town.

His eyes were bright as he took in the world around him, enjoying the sights and smells of town.

A soft purr rumbled in his chest as he passed a coffee shop, the rich aroma of coffee and pastries filling his nose, he found himself drooling slightly and simply couldn't resist.

He made his way inside, placed his order before looking around the store, slightly taken back by how busy it was inside.

Hayden pursed his lips slightly before smiling at he noticed a large table with enough space for him, even though it was occupied by a rather large man.

He chirped happily before placing himself down in a way which would seem casual to most people though he had a natural grace in the way he moved, even if he wasn't conscious of it.

"I'm Hayden."

The boy replied with a smile, his bright bronze eyes turning up to the woman who placed a drink and plate in front of him, he thanked her politely before blowing gently on his drink, bringing the cup to his mouth and taking a tentative sip.

A soft purr sounded from him as he licked a small amount of foam from his lips, clearly enjoying the subtle favours of cinnamon, sugar and ginger of his chai latte.

He muttered between mouthfuls, munching happily as his gaze drifted out to the ocean.

It was indeed a beautiful day, he was glad he decided to venture out instead of sprawling out on the porch and sleeping.

Another soft chuckle sounded as he picked up a second one, Hayden was the exact opposite, the pastries looked far larger in his small, dainty hands, as if a single one would be more than enough to sustain him for weeks.

He kicked his legs gently, a soft hum sounding as he chewed."Good thing I can't get fat."He muttered as he nibbled on the pastry, there was no way he would hold himself back from eating them until he felt unwell, if his metabolism was any slower he would be the size of a house.

"I'm too tall for some rides. I guess we'll just have to sit them out together." He'd been an amazing height of six foot nine since he was sixteen. He often found himself too tall for a lot of rides back when he actually went to amusement parks.

Now, though, it was rare he even went out to the cinema for a night of fun, let alone to a huge amusement park.

Hayden had to hold in a giggle as he looked up at the man, he was so large and imposing but he was very friendly, though the look he gave off was kind of ruined when he had taken a bite from the pastry and managed to get sugar on the end of his nose.

The boy reached over, fearless in his innocence and brushed a gentle hand over the man's nose, cleaning it of the sugar with a little smile.

He gave a soft little tut as he shook his head."You're worse than I am."He accused as he sat back in his chair.

He added with a little grin as he looked out the window. Hayden was happy here, out with lots of people, able to go where ever he wanted.

Immediately he decided to sneak out more when Nanna was asleep or out shopping, he wanted to be able to experience more days like this where he could sit around in a cafe lazily or go for a walk down at the beach.

His lips parted to say goodbye to the boy when he stood, but no sound came out as Hayden invited him along with him.

He sat for a moment, a little shocked at being invited to join the boy.

"Sure," he decided, pushing himself to his feet and bending to pick up his bag.

When he stepped out from behind the table, it was evident that he towered over a lot of people. He was just glad that the coffee shop was high-rise. There were a lot of places that he went to that he had to stay constantly hunched forwards.

He smiled down at Hayden as he stopped next to him. He towered over the boy by nearly a foot and a half.

Hayden's hand was mostly covered by the sleeve of his jumper but his small fingers curled gently around Dario's palm, far too small to fully wrap around his hand.

He was a kind boy and jumped at the opportunity to spend time with someone so friendly, he liked company too much to let their interaction end so soon but at the same time, he didn't want to spend all day cooped up in the coffee store, giving himself a stomach ache with too many sweets.

"At least you wouldn't get as lost as I do, I bet you can see heaps from up there."